Brian Jacob Gilbert

Brian Jacob Gilbert

4.0
Rating: 6.2

Licensed for 11 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

225 W. Wacker Dr. , Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 11 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2014

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No misconduct found

Location

Law offices of Jeffery M. Leving Ltd

225 W. Wacker Dr. , Ste. 1600, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Brian Jacob Gilbert's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Family

Overall, I Do Not Recommend!!

Imo, Brian J Gilbert, Esq one of the worse legal representation I have experienced! He rarely returned phone calls as well Did Not respond to pertinent Motions on my behalf! I provided supporting documents to Attorney Brian J Gilbert, as well as names, phone numbers, typed character letters via prof...essional, & family but he NEVER presented to the Court on my behalf! To date, Brian J Gilbert Esq have Not submitted a summary regarding our last zoom meeting with the Guardian ad litem. During such meeting, the Guardian ad litem again used intimidation tactics, i.e. yelling and belittled me. Imo, Attorney Brian J Gilbert looked on like a deer in headlights and No response on my behalf to the Guardian ad litem! Overall, I was in shock and devastated that the poor representation via Brian J Gilbert, Esq continued. Attorney Brian J Gilbert was only consistent to forward me invoices for payment without provide good legal representation, Imo. However, I paid all invoices because I am not aware what are the legalities if I did not pay the invoices. I feel I was financially taken advantage of because Attorney Brian J Gilbert presented Poor/Unsettling Representation, Imo. Brian J Gilbert Esq submitted a "Motion to Withdraw" approximately 2-3 days before my then next Court date. Brian J Gilbert Esq did Not have a courtesy conversation with me prior to his submission to withdraw. In my unsettling experience, I Do Not Recommend Brian J Gilbert Esq! It is imperative to chose good legal services on your love one's and your behalf!!

Posted by Randal | July 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Vindictive

I mistook his last name for a Fox TV personality.., and lost visitation with my son. Ignoring my efforts to contact him.. slow rolled my case and I havent seen my son in a year. & had more visitation before I met this "attorney"

Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

RUN RUN RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN

By far the worse experience I have ever had. Never returns phone calls, never argues for you in court, will constantly replace himself with a random attorney who is unfamiliar with your case on the very day of court, will not call you after court. I could go on and on but this guy will milk you like ...a cow and do whatever is below the bare minimum on your case.

Posted by anonymous | June 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Family

Stay away

Brian was hired to represent me with a simple family law matter. The entire process took much longer than need be. Communication was abysmal often taking several days up to weeks to get status updates on my case. Brian appeared to be disorganized and seemed to be juggling too many cases at a time wit...h limited to no support.

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Incompetent

This lawyer is a total joke! Do not hire, look elsewhere l! Never returns calls Never receive any of your documents Goes to court for you without notifying his clients Does not argue in court You will absolutely never get what you want in court with Brian representing you. Takes weeks him si...mple questions to be answered. Save the frustration, endless time wasted getting this attorney to do the bare minimum.

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Experience

Rating:  6.2 (Good)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd.

Education

2014

The John Marshall Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Carleton College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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